St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-09

subject discussed, and an attempt will
be made to secure the frame building
on Fourth street. between NicOllet and
First avenue south. The committee to
have charge of repairing the building,
the one to secure matrOn and the COM
mittee on furnishing reported encour-
agingly. Mrs. III. n. Bye was elected
matron by unanimous vote, and the
following committee appointed: Finance
Mrs. Ii. n. Bye. Mrs. II. J. MOffatt, Mrs.
Russell. Mrs. Smell, Mrs. A c. Morrow.
Executive Board-Mrs j. c. Hobill, Mrs.
G. w. COe. Miss A. Nj. Henderson, Mrs.
c. Ii. Smith. Mrs. X. ], Staples, Mrs. Ii.
j. Moffat. Mrs. n. j. Russell,
President and Mrs. Bridgman ten
dered their annual reception to the fac
ulty and students of Hamline university
at their home on Hewitt avenue last
evening. A great majority of the stu
dents responded heartily to the invita-
ton extended, and the capaciouS halls
of the presidential dwelling were
thronged with guests. The company
were all made to feel at ease and in a
pleasant mood by the ready tact and
warm reception of Mrs. Bridgman and
the general affability of DR.. Bridgman.
Refreshments were served during the
evening. The college classes were dis
tinguiShed by their respective badges.
In honor of the return of Mr.and Mrs.
Will Z. Haskell from their European
trip, grand and fashionable reception
was rendered them at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Blither, at 216 South
Tenth street last " ednesday evening.
a canopy extended from the porch to
the street, incl0Sing it for the prone
made. The house was adorned in flow
ers of a most brilliant color. An elab-
tn in Dnrnar'S
most favOrite style. DanzS orchestra
furnished excellent music during the
evening.
Wergland Lodge No. 10. of the Knights
of the White Cross give their first an
nual reception and ball at Peterson's
hall next Friday evening. The COM
mitteeS are as follows: On arrange
ments, B. ThoreSdahl, X. l.. Opheim, o.
Brown, E. Halvorson, o. By0rum; on
invitations, l.. NJ. Rand, 0. E. Heggum,
L. o. Brown: on reception, III. p. john
son, 0. W. Fairness, B. Thompson, j.
Sunde, A. G.. Krogstad. Floor man
ayers, E. HalvOrsOn, B. Thoresdahl, L.
Thorson, o. E. Higgins. The society
will spare no effort to make this party
grand affair.
The ladies of the Jodn w. Morgan's
corps gave an entertainment at the post
hall. corner of Nicollet and Third
street. last Friday night. Although the
weather was not very favorable quite a
number were present and enjoyed a
pleasant evening. The maidenS' auc-
ton, in which maidenS of all ages were
auctioned off to the highest bidder by
the we'll known auctiOneer, E. w. Aid
rich. was one of the features of the Ell
tertainment. Miss Gertie Willie fur
nished music during the evening.
An afternoon reception was given at
the residence of Mrs. ii. j. WILDER and
Mr.. F. G. Snider, 425 Tenth street south,
last Thursday between the hours of
and 6. Mrs. S. p. Snider, Miss Mamie
Snyder and Miss Virginia Reno assisted
in making the affair a successful one.
May, the caterer, furnished refresh
ments. The house was handsomely
decorated with flowers and smilaX by
Smith, the table presenting an elegant
appearance, garniShed with marechal,
neil and tube roses.
Rev. o. L. Bodin, for number of
years travelling Sunday school mis-
Sionary for the Northwest, left last Fri
day with his family for Sweden. He will
be engaged in similar work there in the
interests of the English Evangelical
alliance. Before his departure he was
rendered benefit concert, which Melted
800. A large number of friends fol-
lowed the minister to the train, wishing
them safe journey.
Ernest Lachmund's farewell concert
will be given Tuesday, Oct: IS, under
the direction of Carl Y. Lachmund. A
prominent feature of the programme
will be several numbers for three pianos
twelve hands, by Profs. Woodruff,
Merriam, Baldamus, Johnson, Proctor
and Carl Lachmund. The concert was
postponed on account of the concert by
the Exposition chorus on the evening
set.
The Young Ladies' Missionary soci-
ETY., of Centenary church, gave a soci-
able last Tuesday evening. Refresh
ments were served in the early part of
the evening, after which an enjoyable
musical programme followed. The re-
port and election of officers was an
nounced as follows: Mrs. II. F. Lilli-
bridge, president, and Miss Annie Houl-
StOn secretary.
Tomorrow series of sacred concerts
will be inaugurated at the First Baptist
church. They will be under the direc-
ton of Willard Patten and will consist
OF vocal solos, and quartettes and organ
selections with possibly other instru-
mentS. This will be in connection with
CATION.
William Apps. formerly with the
Manitoba road, was rendered a ''sur-
prise" party last Wednesday evening at
the hands of his recent employees, who
presented him with various presents,
among them was beautiful gold watch
and chain. Mr.. Apps has accepted a
position at Montgomery, Ala.
The Normanna infantry company
gave a festival last night at Turner
hall. Other societies were present and
assisted in making the entertainment a
grand success. Nordmaendens Sung
forening turned out in full force and
gave some excellent singing.
The Tam O'Shanter club has fitted I'D
two rooms in the Syndicate block. on
the third floor. The rooms were opened
on Friday night with musical and lit
erary entertainment. The rooms are
fitted up very deliberately and well sup
piled with varihus papers, and select
reading matter.
When Rev. and Mrs. G. B. Brecount.
of the Broadway M. E. church, went to
take possession of their new house. 727
Jefferson street northeast, they were
surprised to find it occupied by numer-
Gus friends, who spent pleasant even
ing with them.
Rev. NJ. D. Shutter, of the Church of
the Redeemer, and wife will be rendered
a reception next Wednesday evening in
the parlors of the church. They were
recently married at Madison, Wis, and
have just returned home from we'd
ding tour through Europe.
The Boynton Bible class gave arecep-
ton in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. George II.
Fletcher at the parlors of the Church of
the Redeemer on Wednesday evening,
Sept. %. A large number of friends
gathered and passed very pleasant
evening. Refreshments were furnished
by May.